Feeling a bit meh? Or that you’ve been too busy to enjoy life? Either way, these could be signs that you need a New Forest break. Why the New Forest? Because our unique wild environment is the perfect place to relax, reconnect and enhance your mental and physical wellbeing. A study of 20,000 people…
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With the fast pace of everyday life, there’s no better time to wind down and take some time to prep yourself for the busy autumn ahead, at one of the top spas in the New Forest. Whether you want to cocoon in cosy luxury, kick-start a kickass new regime, or learn how to practise mindfulness, our…
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In a fast-paced world dominated by screens and technology, there comes a time when the soul yearns for a break, a chance to unplug and reconnect with simplicity. If you find yourself in need of a digital detox, then the lush greenery and peaceful surroundings of the New Forest await you. Reasons to…
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Thanks to new research, most of us know that taking time to be in a forest can help quell feelings of stress and anxiety and promote an atmosphere of wellbeing. Similar effects come from being near large bodies of water – lakes or the sea - and even birdwatching. Scientists have discovered that just…
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Planning a picnic, walk or outdoor activity in the magical New Forest? Then listen up, because we’ve got some helpful information on how to avoid an encounter with one of the New Forest’s least lovely inhabitants – ticks! Members of the arachnid family, ticks are tiny, spider-like insects the size…
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As the evenings grow gently darker and the lights start to twinkle, what better way to ease yourself into the new season than a tranquil Twilight Spa? Eventide is the perfect time to wind down, relax, and take some time to prep yourself for the busy autumn ahead. Here in the magical New Forest, we…
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Doing our bit for the planet shouldn’t mean missing out on seeing it and, fortunately for our lovely visitors, there’s lots of ways to leave the car behind when you visit the magical New Forest. Train travel from London Waterloo takes just 89 minutes and, with eight stations serving the entire New…
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It’s been called ‘Blue Mind’ – the wonderful effect that you get from being by water – and with more than 40 miles of coast, plus rivers, streams, ponds and lakes here in the magical New Forest, we couldn’t agree more. The concept of Blue Mind was discussed by marine biologist Wallace J Nichols in…
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As the sun filters through the trees creating dappled shade on the forest floor, it’s easy to see why the beautiful New Forest is the perfect place in which to wander quietly, breathe deeply, and let your cares fall away. Our glorious countryside is something worth celebrating, and Britain’s 15…
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It’s time to spa! The temperature is dialling down and Christmas preparations are ratcheting up. Which means it’s the best time of the year to discover one of the New Forest’s best-kept secrets – our fabulous spas. Whether you want to lose weight for THAT Christmas Party, relax before the Big Day…
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